New ZealandWild winds: Power restored to most homesBut the good news is the wild weather of the past 24 hours is easing for most of the country.12 May 06:42 PM
New ZealandRimutaka Hill Road reopensPolice shut the road at 1am after the strong gusts made it too perilous for traffic using the pass.12 May 06:05 PM
New ZealandYoga behind barsNew Zealand's toughest criminals are doing yoga behind bars in a bid to reduce recidivism and help turn their lives around.12 May 05:04 AM
New ZealandThe real reason NZ gets earthquakesWere the quakes that struck Wairarapa today and Christchurch last night caused by the weather or planets ... or neither?12 May 03:04 AM
New ZealandOnce racist mayor lauds MastertonOutgoing New Plymouth mayor Andrew Judd applauds the appointment of iwi representatives to council in his hometown.12 May 02:25 AM
BusinessNational park fees for foreigners scopedOverseas visitors could face paying a fee to visit national parks12 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandQuakes rattle lower North IslandResidents described the second quake, registering 5.2 and 25km deep, as loud, sharp and scary.11 May 07:56 PM
New ZealandStorms: Severe winds and power cutsMetService says there is a small chance tornadoes will hit the South Island this afternoon as severe thunderstorms lash the country.11 May 06:16 PM
New ZealandAssault teacher 'wanted respect'A teacher who was found guilty of physically assaulting a pupil in his classroom says he wanted respect from his pupils.10 May 05:30 PM